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Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the neighborhood pet grooming and treat boutique, is debuting its first location in the state of Washington. The new store, located in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, expands the brand’s coast-to-coast presence and brings its signature pet experience to the Pacific Northwest. With more than 450 stores open or in development, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming continues to expand its national footprint. The Capitol Hill location marks the brand’s entry into its 28th state and continues a coast-to-coast momentum that includes 12 new …

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Columbus, Ohio — Donatos Pizza plans to open its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant in June. Donatos and its sister company Agápe Automation partnered with Appetronix to bring the robot operated restaurant to life. The new fully automated restaurant will debut before security in front of Concourse B at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and will be operated by restaurateur HMS Host. The new autonomous kitchen will deliver a fast and delicious made-to-order pizza for travelers. “We’re not just adding tech to a restaurant; we’re jumping in with a …

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Eugene, Ore. — Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, has opened its 12th store statewide. Located in south Hillsboro, Ore., the 35,000 square-foot store is the cornerstone of the new Reed’s Crossing Town Center development. “We are honored to bring Market of Choice to this vibrant community and provide a space for people to shop and connect,” says Rick Wright, CEO of Market of Choice. “Our neighbors will discover a bounty of natural and organic choices, featuring more than 5,000 locally crafted and raised foods, alongside everyday favorite …

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Boston — Gong cha, a premier bubble tea brand with more than 240 locations across 21 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and nearly 2,200 stores across the globe, has appointed Michael Nedelkovich Jr. as vice president of U.S. non-traditional franchise development. A franchise executive with over 15 years in the industry, Nedelkovich’s expertise spans franchising, site selection and strategic partnerships — expanding F&B concepts into non-traditional venues, with a consistent focus on scalable growth and long term value creation. In his new role, Nedelkovich will lead Gong cha’s non-traditional …

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Irvine, Calif. — Pokeworks, a fast-growing fast-casual poke brand has finalized a 10-unit deal in San Antonio and is selling out its available Houston territories. With a goal to open 10 stores in two years, Agustin Guzman will be developing the greater San Antonio market as well as the Rio Grande Valley. Guzman, a former Olympic swimmer and seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across various industries, currently operates Pokeworks’ McAllen, Texas, location and is in the process of opening his second location in Mission, Texas. “I’ve experienced …

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Los Angeles — Sweetgreen plans to open its first two locations in Arkansas — a significant step in its expansion across the southern United States. The brand will open in Fayetteville, Ark., later this year, with a second location to follow at Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Ark. “Northwest Arkansas is quickly becoming a hub for innovation and growth, and we’re excited to be part of it,” says Christopher Tarrant, chief development officer at Sweetgreen. “Opening on Walmart’s forward-thinking new home office campus and in Fayetteville, home of the …

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Birmingham, Ala. — At Books-A-Million, Rick Franz has been promoted to executive vice president of real estate, while Jack Fleming has been promoted to vice president of real estate. The company has also welcomed Pete Turner to the team as real estate manager. Since joining Books-A-Million, Franz has made significant contributions to our stores and our team, bringing strategic insight and leadership to the real estate department. In his new role, Franz will continue to shape the future of Books-A-Million’s store positioning and growth. Fleming has been a valued member …

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Boston — Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, plans to open its next large-format retail store in Yonkers, N.Y., in early 2027. The news comes as the company celebrates the 1-year anniversary of its inaugural large-format store in Wilmette, Ill. — a milestone that underscores Wayfair’s growing success in physical retail and its evolving omnichannel strategy. The Yonkers announcement follows the previously revealed plans for Wayfair’s Atlanta store, slated to open in 2026. “Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed physical store can deepen …

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— By Kyle Klahre — The world of refrigeration is rapidly changing — here’s what grocers need to know. Refrigeration systems in the U.S. are rapidly evolving due to new government regulations affecting residential, commercial and industrial systems. To understand current changes, it’s helpful to look back at the history of refrigerant regulation. This regulatory journey can be traced back to the middle of the 1980s. The Baby Boomer and Generation X readers likely remember hearing NASA discovered a hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. Well, the cause of …

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Rogers, Ark. — Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, a restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, is expanding its national presence by entering two new states: Arkansas and Missouri. In a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be opening in Kansas City, Mo. The first restaurant is slated to open in fall 2025, at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers, Ark. Pinnacle Hills Promenade is a luxury retail lifestyle center …

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